5% Niacinamide Body Serum

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5% Niacinamide Body Serum

A body lotion built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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Brand price

USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Dry skin
  • Oily skin
  • Combination skin
  • Normal skin
  • Sensitive skin
  • Redness & rosacea
  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Dryness & dehydration
  • Uneven texture
  • Oiliness & shine

How to use

After cleansing and exfoliation, apply a thin layer to areas of concern from the neck down and follow with body moisturizer if needed. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+ .

What's inside

Ingredients List

12 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none

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WaterSkin Conditioning
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PanthenolSkin Conditioning
0 / 0
  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • Reduces Irritation
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NiacinamideSmoothing
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  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing
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  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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5 / 2
  • Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • May Trigger Acne
  • May Worsen Irritation
  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Pentylene GlycolSkin Conditioning
0-1 / —
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GlycerinHumectant
0 / 0
  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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SqualeneEmollient
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  • Animal-derived
  • Possibly animal-derived

Key Ingredients

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

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